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Enhancing students’ language skills through direct instruction: Pedagogical adaptation to social and institutional contexts
No full textBackground: Arabic is a local content subject that poses considerable challenges for students, due to their diverse educational backgrounds. Therefore, the selection of an appropriate learning model is a crucial factor in achieving instructional objectives. One model applied is the Direct Instruction learning model, which emphasizes the direct and systematic delivery of learning materials. This study aims to analyze the optimization of Arabic language learning through the Direct Instruction model in Arabic language instruction. Methods: This study employed a descriptive qualitative field research design grounded in a post-positivist paradigm. Data were collected through non-participant observation, in-depth interviews, and document analysis to capture the learning process and instructional practices. Data analysis followed an interactive model consisting of data collection, data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing to ensure systematic interpretation and credibility of the findings. Findings: The findings indicate that the implementation of the Direct Instruction model in Arabic language learning begins with preparatory activities, including the development of Lesson Plans/Rencana Pelaksanaan Pembelajaran (RPP), attendance recording, and the organization of learning materials. During the core stage, the teacher delivers the material directly, while the final stage involves evaluation through written tests, oral tests, and practical exercises. Conclusion: Overall, the study concludes that the Direct Instruction model is effective in improving students’ understanding and Arabic language skills by providing a structured, systematic, and adaptive learning process. Its implementation not only creates a more conducive and inclusive learning environment but also demonstrates relevance as a pedagogical response to diverse student backgrounds and limited instructional contexts, emphasizing the importance of aligning teaching strategies with institutional and social conditions to optimize learning outcomes. Novelty/Originality of this article: The study reveals that the use of the Direct Instruction model enhances students’ enthusiasm and comprehension in Arabic language learning, contributing to the optimization of direct instruction–based learning methods at the junior high school level
Occupational hazards and community-based safety practices among sanitation workers: Implications for social and environmental sustainability
Get PDFBackground: This study investigated occupational exposures experienced among sanitation workers in the Accra Metropolitan Area (AMA), Ghana. Despite performing essential functions that sustain urban hygiene and public health, sanitation workers often neglect their occupational health risks. This study explored the types and frequency of hazards faced by sanitation workers at AMA. Methods: Using a descriptive cross-sectional design, data were collected from 277 sanitation workers through a structured questionnaire. The analysis of the data involved both descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings: The study revealed that a majority of the sanitation workers were routinely exposed to hazards, including cuts, heat stress, dust inhalation, and contact with human waste. The study revealed that over 70% of the respondents had experienced work-related illnesses or injuries. Inferential analysis showed statistically significant relationships between consistent PPE usage and lower injury rates (p < 0.001), frequency of exposure and illness (p = 0.027), and experience level and health outcomes (p = 0.048). The study also exposed inequities in PPE access, especially among contract and casual workers. Conclusion: The study, therefore, recommends the establishment of inclusive safety policies aligned with national occupational health frameworks and the Sustainable Development Goals for sanitation workers in Ghana. Novelty/Originality of this article: The findings underscore the urgent need for systemic reforms in sanitation work policy in Ghana and other developing countries
Groundwater quality analysis using the weighted arithmetic water quality index at the elementary school
No full textBackground: Children are a vulnerable group exposed to water pollution. Elementary schools in Kapanewon Prambanan, have experienced complaints regarding water quality. Therefore, this study aims to determine the water quality in elementary schools in Kapanewon Prambanan compared to the quality standards according to PERMENKES Number 2 of 2023 and to calculate the water quality index using the Weighted Arithmatic Water Quality Index (WAWQI) method. Method: The parameters tested were pH, Total Dissolved Solid (TDS), turbidity, nitrate, iron, and E.Coli. Measurements were carried out directly in the field at 12 sample points and testing was carried out in the laboratory. Determination of sample points was based on land use, Groundwater Basin (CAT) areas, geology, soil type, and complaints about water quality problems. Findings: Based on WAWQI calculations, it can be seen that the water quality at Kapanewon Prambanan elementary school is divided into two classes, namely very good and not suitable for consumption needs. WAWQI values range from 7.51 to 3105.82. Based on a comparison of the measurement results with the PERMENKES quality standards Number 2 of 2023, there are four sample points that exceed the quality standards for turbidity parameters, two points for TDS parameters, three sample points for nitrate parameters, and ten for E.Coli parameters. Conclusion: The WQI value at Kapanewon Prambanan Elementary School, which is divided into two classes, namely not suitable for consumption needs and very good is directly proportional to the distance of the well to the septic tank. Schools with very good water quality have a distance that meets the standard, which is more than 10 meters. Novelty/Originality of this article: This study is expected to be able to increase attention regarding the study of water quality in schools, especially in Indonesia, which is currently still rarely done
Local knowledge as a foundation for environmental peacebuilding: Interpreting Johan Galtung’s theory within the environmental security framework
No full textBackground: Environmental degradation and social inequality demonstrate that peace cannot be defined simply as the absence of war or the cessation of conflict. This paper draws on the peace theory proposed by Johan Galtung. In this context, positive peace is understood as an effort to transform structural conditions that maintain inequality, by linking environmental justice to human dignity and ecological ethics. Methods: Using a qualitative-interpretive approach with conceptual analysis of various literature and secondary data through reports from international institutions, news, and academic journals related to environmental security issues and local community-based studies, including indigenous peoples affected by environmental change. The analysis was conducted through a synthesis of Johan Galtung's peace theory with the human security framework as developed by the UNDP in 1994, specifically on the environmental security dimension and its relationship with local knowledge systems. Findings: The analysis shows that local knowledge strengthens environmental security through adaptive and relational mechanisms that maintain the balance between humans and nature. Thus, local knowledge is not merely a traditional practice, but a foundation for sustainable peace that restores human dignity and its ecosystem. This role is evident in the three main dimensions of human security; freedom from fear, freedom from want, and freedom to live in dignity—interpreted as ecological rights within a reciprocal human-nature relationship. Conclusion: The integration of positive peace and human security in environmental security offers a transformative approach to environmental peacebuilding that places local knowledge in collaboration in determining policy directions and nonviolent resistance in ecological restoration. Novelty/Originality of this article: The novelty of this research contributes to bridging Johan Galtung's theory of peace and environmental security to the discourse of environmental peacebuilding through the lens of local knowledge epistemology, by offering a conceptual framework that places local knowledge as a core element in sustainable peacebuilding
Analysis of the demonstration of the Indonesian house of representatives' allowances in 2025
No full textBackground: This article examines the gap between political elites and public aspirations within Indonesia’s multiparty presidential system. The focus of the study is on the response of the government and the House of Representatives to the demonstrations against the 2025 House of Representatives allowance. Methods: The research utilizes a qualitative descriptive-analytical approach, synthesizing data from legislation, academic literature, and national media reports through thematic analysis to reconstruct the state's response to public pressure. Data validity is ensured through library research and triangulation of official state documents with long-term media reports, analyzed through thematic coding to identify patterns between shifts in state policy and public legitimacy. Findings: The findings of this study confirm that political participation is not only realized through elections, but also through collective action by the community in demanding accountability and social justice. The 2025 protests demonstrated that massive public pressure can force a policy shift, as evidenced by the cancellation of state agendas and the opening of dialogue, yet it also revealed the state’s tendency to respond only when public unrest reaches a crisis level. Conclusion: The 2025 demonstrations show that political legitimacy is highly dependent on the state's sensitivity to public aspirations. In addition, the role of digital space as a new arena for political discourse contestation also influences the escalation of conflict and the formation of public opinion. Therefore, sustainable democracy requires the state's ability to listen to, respond to, and substantively integrate the voices of the people in the policy-making process. Novelty/Originality of this article: The novelty of this research lies in its critical examination of "reactive constitutionalism" in Indonesia, where public sovereignty is manifested through extra-electoral collective action rather than formal legislative channels
Cross-sector collaboration between ranchers and farmers in waste utilization to achieve sustainable food
No full textBackground: Indonesia's food security still faces various obstacles, including a meat production deficit, feed price fluctuations, and declining soil quality due to the use of chemical fertilizers. This study aims to review opportunities for collaboration between farmers and ranchers in the utilization of waste to support a sustainable food system. Methods: This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach through literature study and conceptual analysis, examining scientific sources related to food security, waste utilization, and the integration of agriculture and animal husbandry. Findings: The utilization of livestock manure as organic fertilizer and corn stalks as silage feed increases resource efficiency and also demonstrates environmental awareness, such as improving soil quality and reducing dependence on imported fertilizers and feed. Collaboration through the KPPKP Food Security Care Farmer-Livestock Breeder Group strengthens relationships between policy makers, academics, and the community in supporting sustainable production. Conclusion: The integration of waste utilization between farmers and ranchers has the potential to strengthen national food security through the optimization of local resources. Novelty/Originality of this article: This study proposes a model of cross-sector collaboration based on structured waste utilization through the KPPKP institution as a strategic link between all parties
Digital literacy inequality and socioeconomic readiness toward sustainable development
No full textBackground: Digital literacy has become a crucial foundation for achieving sustainable development in Indonesia, particularly in relation to education, economy, and technological inclusion. Despite rapid digital transformation, disparities in digital literacy across regions remain a challenge that can hinder progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2030. This study aims to examine the relationship between digital literacy and key socioeconomic factors, including education, economic capacity, and internet access, across Indonesia’s Western, Central, and Eastern regions. Methods: Using a quantitative descriptive approach, this research analyzes secondary data from official government sources for the year 2022, including the Digital Literacy Index, average years of schooling, Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) per capita, and percentage of households with internet access. Findings: The findings reveal that while the Western Region records the highest digital literacy index, followed by the Eastern and Central regions, the differences are relatively small. Education, GRDP per capita, and internet access show weak direct relationships with digital literacy, indicating that quality of education, digital exposure, and access to learning opportunities play more significant roles than duration of schooling or economic wealth. Internet access correlates with regional economic strength but does not necessarily guarantee higher literacy levels, as literacy involves critical and responsible use of technology. Conclusion The study concludes that improving digital literacy in Indonesia requires an integrated approach combining equitable infrastructure, quality education, and supportive policy. Strengthening national initiatives such as the National Digital Literacy Movement (GNLD) can accelerate progress toward SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure). Novelty/Originality of this article: This study provides a comprehensive analysis of the relationship between digital literacy and socioeconomic readiness at the regional level in Indonesia using national datasets. It offers new insights into how education, economy, and internet access interact in shaping digital competence, highlighting that improving literacy requires more than access but it requires quality, inclusion, and collaboration
Exploring the influence of digital gold pawn services on financial inclusion through the lens of Islamic finance
No full textBackground: The rise of financial technology (fintech) has improved public access to financial services, with digital gold pawnbroking emerging as a significant Sharia-compliant innovation. These services combine Islamic financial principles with digital convenience to offer low- to middle-income communities secure, ethical and accessible financing options. Methods: This quantitative explanatory study collected data from 240 Pegadaian Syariah digital gold service users in Aceh, Indonesia. The data were analysed using partial least squares–structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) to examine the effects of digitalisation, Islamic financial literacy, religiosity and customer trust on socioeconomic conditions and financial inclusion. Findings: The results show that Islamic financial literacy has the strongest influence on socioeconomic conditions, which significantly mediate the effects of religiosity, digitalisation and literacy on financial inclusion. Digitalisation and customer trust were also found to have a positive effect on socioeconomic conditions and financial inclusion, whereas religiosity was found to influence financial inclusion indirectly through improved socioeconomic status. Together, literacy, trust, and technology strengthen household economic capacity, enabling greater participation in Sharia-compliant financial services. Conclusion: The study demonstrates that improving Islamic financial literacy and trust in digital Sharia services is crucial for enhancing socioeconomic conditions and expanding financial inclusion. In this study, socioeconomic conditions refer to improvements in household income stability, financial management capability, access to productive capital, and overall economic resilience. Strengthening these aspects enables households to manage risks, meet short-term liquidity needs, and participate more actively in formal Sharia-compliant financial systems. Novelty/Originality of this article: This study provides novel empirical evidence that digital Sharia-based financial services promote inclusive economic development by integrating literacy, trust, religiosity and technological innovation. This offers a comprehensive model for financial inclusion in regions with strong Islamic practices
Inclusive approaches in energy transition mainstreaming GEDSI for ecological justice
No full textBackground: Environmental management in Indonesia is currently facing complex challenges arising from dependence on fossil fuels, the impacts of climate change, and persistent social inequalities experienced by vulnerable groups. This study aims to evaluate the extent to which environmental values can be integrated into community empowerment programs in the environmental sector, with a particular focus on the context of a just energy transition. Methods: This study employs a descriptive qualitative design using statutory and conceptual approaches to examine inclusivity in Indonesia’s energy transition, drawing on interviews, policy and legal document analysis, and secondary literature, with data analyzed through manual thematic coding, deductive reasoning, and triangulation to ensure credibility while acknowledging limitations in scope, legal coverage, and data availability. Findings: The findings indicate that although national and local policies have begun to emphasize inclusivity and community-based approaches, their implementation faces persistent structural barriers. These barriers include institutional limitations, insufficient inter-agency coordination, and restricted access to capacity-building resources especially for persons with disabilities who often encounter physical, technical, and informational obstacles in participating fully in environmental programs. Moreover, current policy frameworks still lack strong mechanisms to ensure meaningful involvement from marginalized groups rather than symbolic participation. Conclusion: This research highlights that the integration of gender equality, disability inclusion, and broader social inclusivity is not merely an additional component but a fundamental prerequisite for achieving fair community empowerment and sustainable environmental development. Novelty/Originality of this study: This research highlights that the integration of gender equality, disability inclusion, and broader social inclusivity is not merely an additional component but a fundamental prerequisite for achieving fair community empowerment and sustainable environmental development
The construction of sustainability discourse in media reporting: A critical discourse analysis
No full textBackground: This article examines how the discourse of sustainability or “green” is constructed in Indonesian online media coverage. As green consumerism increases in the national beauty industry, local brands such as Avoskin are increasingly articulating their environmental commitments through marketing strategies and corporate events to strengthen their brand image. Methods: This study uses a qualitative approach with Norman Fairclough's three-dimensional Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) method to analyze four news articles from leading online media outlets. This analysis is informed by a theoretical framework on the typology of greenwashing Mahmoud (2018) and critiques of ‘green capitalism’. Findings: The findings show that media coverage uncritically reproduces corporate narratives, using positive lexicon (“real action,” “harmony”) that can be identified as specific greenwashing tactics, such as the ‘Sin of the Hidden Trade-off’ and the ‘Sin of Vagueness’. This discursive practice, which relies heavily on public relations sources, blurs the boundaries of journalism and functions ideologically to legitimize ‘green capitalism’. Conclusion: This discourse transforms consumptive events into ‘environmental actions’, which serve to accumulate symbolic capital Bourdieu (1986) for brands, while silencing counter-discourses about the systemic waste impact of industry. The media, in this case, acts as an agent of legitimacy, transforming economic capital into ‘green’ prestige Cock (2011), which ultimately aims to encourage purchasing decisions. Novelty/Originality of this article: This study applies Norman Fairclough’s Critical Discourse Analysis to Indonesian online media to reveal how digital journalism legitimizes corporate sustainability narratives and reproduces platform-driven green capitalism through subtle greenwashing discourse